Audi R8 vs. Lamborghini Gallardo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Gallardo contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi R8 and the Lamborghini Gallardo.
When comparing the Audi R8's and the Lamborghini Gallardo's specifications and ratings, the Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Lamborghini Gallardo has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi R8's and the Lamborghini Gallardo's specifications and ratings, the Lamborghini Gallardo is a better car than the Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2014 Audi R8 ranges from $60,425 to $128,290 while a used 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo is priced between $65,500 to $149,099.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi R8’s base engine makes 430 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Gallardo base engine makes 550 horsepower. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, while the Gallardo is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 476 miles. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$114,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$79,880
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$39,900 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$191,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$93,190
Price Range:
$60,425 - $128,290
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$48,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$18,147 - $98,254
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32,494
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$98,620
Price Range:
$65,500 - $149,099
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23,824
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Gallardo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.1 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lamborghini Gallardo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
19 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 32Lamborghini Gallardo Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi R8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Lamborghini Gallardo Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
430 hp @ 7900 rpm
Torque:
317 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.120 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
550 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
397 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.181 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 20 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
262 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 20 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
3.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36 inches
Front Leg Room:
45 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
3.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3583 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
49.3 inches
Length:
175 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3042 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
45.9 inches
Length:
171.1 inches
Wheelbase:
100.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Panther Black Crystal Effect / Phantom Black Pearl Effect
Blue
Estoril Blue Crystal Effect
Brown
Teak Brown Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Orange
Samoa Orange Metallic
Red
Brilliant Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Noctis
Blue
Blu Caelum / Blu Fontus Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Grigio Lynx Metallic / Nero Nemesis Matt Finish
Orange
Arancio Borealis 3-Layer
Red
Marrone Apus Matt Finish
Silver
Grigio Thalasso Metallic
White
Bianco Monocerous Solid Color
Yellow
Giallo Horus Matt Finish / Giallo Midas 3-Layer
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige
Black
Black / Black with Dark Silver Stitching / Black with Diamond Stitching / Black with Luxor Beige Stitching / Black with Madras Orange Stitching / Black with Nougat Brown Stitching / Black with Red Stitching
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Lunar Silver / Titanium Gray
Red
Red
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Nero Perseus Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Marrone Janus
Blue
Blu Scylla
